building my bike

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ran the cable through the cable housing and taping down onto the handle bar. And yes you do need to tape down the cable housing before you apply the handle bar tape.

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after the bar tape applied and now its complete around the handle bar.

just realized that the frame is missing the emblem on the head tube. Oh well. what can I expect for $200.00 (fork is carbon, seat post carbon, top tube carbon seat stay carbon rest are 7005 Aluminum.) BTW, what is the legal minimum weight of the bike? I don't remember off hand. somewhere around 15lb or 16 lb. but what was it? cranks, derailleure will have to wait for the wheels. Monday I hope.

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I decided to sell the SRAM FORCE brake calipers and use my vintage Shimano 600 brake calipers (circa 1984) out of my box of goodies. Also have NOS (new old stock) brake pads.

I don't care!

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[Zen]

i hate to tell you this but you used the shifting cable for the brakes.
just kidding
That red tape is hot! What frame is that?

[sandra]

I am so impressed that you can do that! Love your bike! I can't wait to see more updates.

psssst....anyone that can build bikes like that should ask Santa for a workstand.

[Tri Girl]

Like Sandra, I'm super impressed that you did that. I tried to rebuild a bike, but had to take it to the shop to have them finish my mess. I love the red bar tape- very sexy.
Congrats on your new ride- when will it be totally finished and ready to ride?

[Starfish]

Wow, really neat! Beautiful bike. I love the look of your SRAM levers, too.

PS: I love your painted table. Did you paint the flowers on it?